Sourcing Data Analyst

People Store Staffing; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a growing food and beverage manufacturer in Toronto, is seeking a detail-oriented Sourcing Data Analyst to support procurement, demand forecasting, supplier performance, and cost analysis. You will turn data into actionable insights to improve sourcing processes and ensure reliable material supply, collaborating with sourcing, planning, operations, and finance teams.

The role involves building forecasting models, monitoring market trends, assisting negotiations, and sustaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Management, Economics, Food Science, or related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, to organize, analyze, and present data.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborative, proactive, and able to lead projects.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, accuracy, and quality service.

Responsibilities

• Support category strategy with data analysis, demand forecasting, and market research.
• Maintain and optimize the monthly demand database for sourcing plans.
• Coordinate with planning to align inventory with forecasts and supplier lead times.
• Support supplier performance reviews, KPI tracking, and issue resolution.
• Assist with cost analysis, benchmarking, and scenario modelling for contracts.
• Monitor raw material market trends and provide leadership with insights.
• Develop forecasting models, cost breakdowns, reports, and tracking tools.
• Identify supply risks and propose alternatives to maintain continuity.
• Coordinate supplier price changes and scheduling with sourcing projects.
• Maintain the annual sourcing calendar for contracting cycles and budgeting.
• Ensure accurate material quality specifications and requirements.
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice pricing and volume discrepancies.
• Track and reconcile supplier volume rebates.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes, data accuracy, and reporting efficiency.
• Follow GMP and related policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce/Management/Economics/Food Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, a growing food and beverage manufacturer, is seeking a detail-oriented Sourcing Data Analyst to support procurement, demand forecasting, supplier performance, and cost analysis. This role works closely with sourcing, planning, operations, and finance teams to turn data into actionable insights, improve sourcing processes, and support reliable material supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Support category strategy development through data analysis, demand forecasting, and market research.
• Maintain and optimize the monthly demand database to support strategic decisions and long-term sourcing plans.
• Partner with the planning team to align inventory levels and ordering patterns with demand forecasts and supplier lead times.
• Serve as a key supplier contact, supporting performance reviews, KPI tracking, issue resolution, and corrective action initiatives.
• Support contract negotiations through cost analysis, benchmarking, and scenario modelling.
• Monitor raw material market trends and provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Build and maintain forecasting models, cost breakdowns, reports, and tracking tools.
• Identify supply risks, including shortages and pricing volatility, and recommend ingredient or packaging alternatives to support supply continuity.
• Support sourcing projects by coordinating supplier price changes, production requirements, and customer pricing schedules.
• Maintain the annual sourcing calendar to support contracting cycles and budgeting activities.
• Maintain accurate material quality specifications and requirements.
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice pricing and volume discrepancies and support accurate, timely supplier payments.
• Partner with Accounts Receivable to track and reconcile supplier volume rebates.
• Identify opportunities to improve sourcing processes, data accuracy, and reporting efficiency.
• Follow company policies and applicable health, safety, environmental, quality, food safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.
• Support additional sourcing and analytical projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Management, Economics, Food Science, or a related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with the ability to organize, analyze, and present data effectively.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and management.
• A collaborative approach, initiative, and the ability to support and lead projects.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, accuracy, and quality service.

Why Join Our Client?

• Build your career in a growing food and beverage manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across sourcing, operations, and finance.
• Contribute to projects that directly influence costs, supplier performance, and operational efficiency.
• Join a team that values collaboration, diverse perspectives, and professional development.

Our client is committed to an inclusive workplace. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.